What Waste Masters does

Waste Masters is a regional waste management and environmental services provider operating across Delaware, North Eastern Pennsylvania, and North East Maryland from its headquarters in New Castle, Delaware. Founded in 2009 and operating as a locally managed subsidiary of Waste Connections since its 2020 acquisition, the company delivers a broad portfolio of waste, recycling, and sanitation services to residential, commercial, industrial, construction, and event customers. Its service catalog spans curbside residential pickup, bulk and yard waste collection, single-stream and cardboard recycling, front-load commercial containers (2–8 cubic yards), roll-off dumpster rentals (10–40 cubic yards), portable toilets, compactors, concrete washout, industrial and manufacturing waste, special waste disposal (contaminated soils, asbestos, sludge, E&P wastes), commercial organic/food waste, and document shredding.

The company runs a route-based fleet equipped with radio-dispatched collection equipment and GPS-tracked vehicles for routing efficiency and missed-pickup prevention. A dedicated analytics platform manages bio-digester operations at the Philadelphia Eagles' NovaCare Complex and Lincoln Financial Field, where over 58,000 pounds of pre-consumer food waste have been decomposed since the partnership began in 2016. Technology is described in operational terms — fleet management, dispatch, and facility monitoring — with no disclosed AI/ML, proprietary models, or research activity. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; roll-off services are prepaid, and commercial containers are billed monthly.

Waste Masters generates revenue through a mix of recurring commercial subscriptions, one-time roll-off and portable toilet rentals, transaction-fee special waste disposal, and managed-services industrial contracts. The go-to-market is sales-led, relying on phone-based quote requests, direct customer contact, and a self-service website portal, with brand visibility reinforced by its long-standing Philadelphia Eagles partnership. Leadership comprises co-founders Steve Masterson (President/CEO) and Brian Simmons (COO), and the company emphasizes more than 100 years of collective industry experience as a core differentiator.

Name

Waste Masters

Legal name

Waste Masters

Website

https://wastemasters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Waste Masters is a New Castle, Delaware-based regional waste management and environmental services company serving Delaware, North Eastern Pennsylvania, and North East Maryland. Acquired by Waste Connections in 2020, it provides residential, commercial, industrial, and construction waste collection, recycling, roll-off rentals, and portable sanitation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Collection (56211), Other Waste Collection (562119)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Office Waste Collection (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

C&D Waste Collection, Hauling & Container Services (Roll-off/Dumpsters) (EUAIAHAA), C&D Waste Collection & Hauling (BPALAJAA), C&D Recycling Brokerage, Compliance & Reporting (LEED diversion, documentation) (EUAIAHAM)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Roll-off dumpster rental
• Commercial recycling services
• Portable sanitation rentals
• Construction debris removal

Headquarters

HQ city

New Castle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Waste Collection Services: Recurring waste collection services for businesses providing dumpsters and scheduled pickups. Commercial dumpsters range from 2-yard to 8-yard capacity with customizable service schedules.
2. Roll-Off Dumpster Rentals: Temporary and permanent roll-off dumpster rentals in 10 to 40 cubic yard sizes for construction, demolition, and cleanout projects. Roll-off services are prepaid and independent of regular trash service.
3. Residential Services: Curbside trash pickup, bulk item pickup, yard waste, and recycling services for residential customers. Note: company states it does not provide weekly residential cart/toter service.
4. Portable Toilet Rentals: Portable sanitation solutions for events and job sites with delivery, setup, and maintenance services.
5. Special Waste Disposal: Handling of special waste materials including contaminated soils, asbestos, industrial wastes, sludge, and E&P wastes requiring special handling procedures.
6. Industrial and Manufacturing Waste Services: Non-hazardous waste collection from manufacturing facilities with recycling solutions and waste compaction services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Waste Masters provides scheduled and on-demand residential and commercial waste collection, single-stream and cardboard recycling, yard waste and bulk item pickup, roll-off dumpster rentals in 10–40 cubic yard sizes, portable toilet rentals, compactors, concrete washout, industrial and manufacturing waste services, special waste disposal, food waste composting, document shredding, and LEED tracking. The company serves Delaware, North Eastern Pennsylvania, and North East Maryland with radio-dispatched, GPS-tracked fleet operations and locally managed customer service.

Product overview

Waste Masters is a waste management and recycling services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of interconnected waste disposal solutions. The core offerings include residential and commercial garbage pickup, bulk item collection, yard waste disposal, and recycling services (both single-stream and cardboard-only). The company provides roll-off dumpster rental in multiple sizes (10-40 cubic yards) and commercial front-load containers (2-8 cubic yards) for businesses. Specialized services include portable toilet rentals for events, trash compactors for volume reduction, concrete washout dumpster rental, industrial/manufacturing waste handling, special waste disposal (contaminated soils, asbestos), commercial organic/food waste composting, and document shredding. The portfolio is unified under Waste Connections' operational framework, serving Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland with consistent service standards, radio-dispatched equipment, and customer-tailored collection schedules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Garbage Pickup Curbside trash pickup service for residential customers, offering convenient pickup times and reliable service for home cleanouts and ongoing waste disposal needs in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
• Bulk Pick Up Collection service for large items including furniture and home appliances that do not fit in standard trash containers, available to residential customers on a scheduled or on-call basis.
• Residential Yard Waste Eco-friendly yard disposal service for residential customers, handling grass, leaves, branches, and other organic landscaping materials.
• Residential Recycling Home recycling services supporting single-stream and cardboard-only recycling programs for residential customers.
• Roll-Off Dumpster Rental Temporary and permanent roll-off dumpster rental services available in 10 to 40 cubic yard sizes for residential, commercial, and construction needs; roll-off services are prepaid.
• Portable Toilets Portable sanitation solutions including event restroom rentals and portable potty rentals with convenient delivery, setup, and a wide selection of units.
• Commercial Waste Collection Commercial waste management service providing businesses with a range of front-load dumpsters (2 to 8 cubic yards) and customizable service schedules in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
• Compactors Waste compaction equipment and services that help businesses reduce waste volume and frequency of commercial waste collection, lowering overall service costs.
• Commercial Recycling Recycling solutions for commercial customers including single or multiple-dumpster collection, single-stream recycling, and cardboard-only programs.
• Concrete Washout Dumpster Rental Specialized containers for concrete washout disposal, managing construction waste materials compliant with environmental regulations on project sites.
• Industrial and Manufacturing Waste Services Comprehensive non-hazardous waste collection services for manufacturing and industrial facilities, handling trash, recyclables, and process waste with on-site waste stream evaluation, recycling, and waste compaction to support ISO 14001 and other sustainability goals.
• Special Waste Disposal Expert handling and disposal of special waste materials including contaminated soils, asbestos, industrial wastes, off-spec product, sludge, and E&P wastes, with thorough environmental risk assessment.
• Commercial Organic / Food Waste Food waste collection and composting services for commercial establishments, supporting sustainability initiatives and waste diversion programs such as those operated at Philadelphia Eagles facilities.
• Shredding Services Document shredding service for secure disposal of confidential business materials and paper waste from commercial customers.
• LEEDS Tracking and Reporting Comprehensive tracking and reporting services for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, providing documentation and compliance support throughout commercial and construction projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 58,000+ pounds of pre-consumer food waste decomposed at Philadelphia Eagles facilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Waste ConnectionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Waste Masters was acquired by Waste Connections in 2020. Waste Connections is the premier provider of solid waste collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services in mostly exclusive and secondary markets across the US and Canada. The philosophy at Waste Connections is that the solid waste service business is a local business managed by professionals living and working in the communities served.
• Philadelphia EaglescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Waste Masters has been a Proud Partner of the Philadelphia Eagles since 2016, managing the team's recycling and waste disposal efforts. The partnership includes oversight of bio-digester operations at NovaCare Complex and Lincoln Financial Field, which have decomposed over 58,000 pounds of pre-consumer food waste combined. This partnership demonstrates Waste Masters' sustainability capabilities and commitment to environmental stewardship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rumpke: Privately held regional waste hauler serving Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia with residential, commercial, roll-off, recycling and special waste services — a structurally similar mid-sized regional player.
• GFL Environmental: Canadian-headquartered, multi-segment solid waste, recycling and special waste services company with significant U.S. footprint — directly comparable service mix including commercial collection, roll-off, and special/industrial waste.
• Casella Waste Systems: Regional solid waste, recycling and resource management operator in the Northeastern U.S. with a comparable commercial/residential collection plus roll-off product mix, often cited as a model for 'secondary-market' regional haulers.
• Penn Waste: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania-based residential and commercial waste and recycling hauler — direct regional competitor for residential curbside and commercial accounts in the Pennsylvania portion of Waste Masters' footprint.
• Republic Services of New Castle (formerly Allied Waste): Republic Services' local operating unit serving the same New Castle / Delaware Valley geography — competes directly for residential, commercial, and industrial accounts and is the most immediate in-territory competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Waste Connections: Parent company of Waste Masters since 2020; the same solid-waste collection, transfer, recycling and disposal model at national scale, making it the closest structural and operational reference point for benchmarking.
• Republic Services: One of the two largest North American solid-waste haulers, offering residential curbside, commercial front-load, roll-off and recycling on the same model as Waste Masters but across all 50 states.
• Waste Management, Inc. Largest North American waste hauler; competes head-to-head in Mid-Atlantic residential, commercial and roll-off accounts and sets the dominant service and pricing benchmarks in the same Delaware/Pennsylvania/Maryland geography.
• Clean Harbors: Largest North American provider of hazardous and special waste services; competes with Waste Masters' special waste disposal practice (contaminated soils, asbestos, sludge) and represents the dominant ceiling in that vertical.

Emerging players

• Synagro Technologies: Specialist in organic waste recycling, biosolids, and residuals — overlaps with Waste Masters' bio-digester, commercial organic/food waste, and special waste service lines and is a likely adjacent competitor for higher-margin organics contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WasteMasters1
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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